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1972 Map of Mount Vernon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Mount Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mount Vernon sits at the junction of mountain and river valley in Grant County, where the John Day River carves through a landscape shaped by both geology and resource extraction. Evidence of the area's industrial history is visible in the extensive dredge tailings along the riverbank, a signature of the gold dredging era that altered the waterway's course. North of the settlement, the Malheur National Forest boundary encompasses prominent heights like White Butte and Gordon Butte, while the Mt Vernon Hot Springs mark a geothermal presence near the forest edge.

Genealogists and local researchers can locate family landmarks such as Ingle Cem and Fletcher Cem south of the main township. The map also records the reach of early recreation and infrastructure, from the Clyde Holliday State Wayside to the specialized workings at Silvers Mine. Numerous springs and gulches, including Graveyard Gulch and Warm Spring Creek, define the complex drainage system feeding into the valley floor.